Latest Sports and Games General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Who won Gold medal in IBA Youth World Championships 2022, held in La Nucia, Spain?

A)

Vanshaj

B)

Devika Ghorpade

C)

Vishwanath Suresh

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Indian boxers, Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj and Devika Ghorpade have won gold medals at the IBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Championships 2022, held in La Nucia, Spain.

Vishwanath Suresh (Chennai) has won the medal after defeating Ronel Suyom (Philippines) in the men’s 48kg final.

winners :

* Devika (Pune) won gold after defeated England’s Lauren Mackie in the women’s 52kg.

* Ashish (54kg) won silver medal.

* Bhawna Sharma won silver in the women’s 48kg category..

Source : Arunachal Times

2 .

Which country beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title on 27th Nov 2022?

A)

Canada

B)

Germany

C)

Mexico

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Canada

Canada won their first Davis Cup title on Sunday(27th Nov 2022) after Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Australia's Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4 to give them an unassailable 2-0 lead in Malaga, Spain.

The world number six showed his prodigious talent once again as he produced 16 winners compared to five from his opponent and basked in the cheers of his compatriots as he struck a lethal forehand to clinch the title.

"The emotions are tough to describe. All of us here - we've dreamt of this moment," Auger-Aliassime said in a televised interview. "It's really a dream come true."

He had to fend off three break points early in the first set but found his rhythm in the eighth game, where he broke De Minaur with a mighty overhead smash, before sealing the final game with an ace.

Auger-Aliassime retained his poise in the second set as he defended two break points in the second game and he pumped his fist when he broke the Australian with a beautiful forehand winner in the third.

He fought back from 0-40 to hold serve in the sixth game and flopped to the ground as his team mates mobbed him after he clinched the trophy for the 2019 runners-up...

Source : Times of India

3 .

Which footballer has become the first player to score in 5 World Cups?

A)

Samuel Eto'o

B)

Lionel Messi

C)

Cristiano Ronaldo

D)

Abedi Pele

Correct Answer : Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the first player to score in five different editions of the world cup.

* Following his goal against Ghana on Thursday(24th Nov 2022), Ronaldo has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the highest goal-scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cups.

* Ronaldo reached the milestone when he scored in the 65th minute of the match leading Portugal's by a 3-2 margin. Ronaldo is now the second oldest player to score at the World Cup (37 years, 292 days). Roger Milla remains the oldest man in 1994 for Cameroon (42 years, 39 days).

* Ronaldo's penalty was what helped Portugal move ahead for the first time in the match. He was pushed by Mohammed Salisu and the decision went in Portugal's favour.

* With the goal, Ronaldo has extended his own world record tally of 118 international goals.

* It was first in 2006, when Ronaldo, then 21, scored during his world cup debut. Ronaldo scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in the second game (Portugal vs Iran) of the tournament.

* The Portuguese player then scored at FIFA World Cups, in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo also became the oldest player to ever score a hat-trick at a FIFA World Cup in FIFA 2018 by defeating Spain..

Source : Business Today

4 .

Which country will host the inaugural Olympic E-sports Week in 2023?

A)

Japan

B)

India

C)

Australia

D)

Singapore

Correct Answer : Singapore

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022) confirmed Singapore as the host to conduct its first ever E-sports week in 2023.

* The IOC revealed that the four-day event will take place between June 22 and June 25.

* The event will be conducted as a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Sport Singapore and the Singapore National Olympic Committee.

* Speaking about the announcement, IOC President Thomas Bach said : “The first Olympic Esports Week marks an important milestone in our ambition to support the growth of virtual sports within the Olympic Movement.”..

Source : Sportstar

5 .

Which Indian Army team won the 72nd Inter-Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23?

A)

Army Blue Team

B)

Army Yellow Team

C)

Army Green Team

D)

Army Red Team

Correct Answer : Army Red Team

The Army Red Team has won the 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23. The Army Red team emerged victorious with a set score of 3-1.

* The closing ceremony of the Championship was organised at Eagles Indoor Volleyball Stadium in Secunderabad last evening.

* Two teams of Indian Army, Red and Green besides one team each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force participated in the event.

* The event provided an opportunity to outstanding sportsmen for getting selected to the Services Volleyball team.

* Telangana and Andhra Sub Area officiating GoC, Brigadier K Somashankar presented the trophy..

Source : AIR

6 .

Which star footballer has left Manchester United?

A)

Anthony Martial

B)

Cristiano Ronaldo

C)

Marcus Rashford

D)

Jadon Malik Sancho

Correct Answer : Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday(22nd Nov 2022).

* A statement issued by the club on Tuesday : "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.

* "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.

* "Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team's progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch."

* Ronaldo's contract at Old Trafford was due to run until June, but United sought to cancel it early after the striker told Morgan the club had made "zero progress" since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and that he "doesn't respect" Ten Hag.

* In a simultaneous statement, Ronaldo, who rejoined United from Juventus in 2021, said it was "time for a new challenge." He said: "Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.

Source : ESPN

7 .

Who announced retirement from Formula One racing at the end of the season(2022)?

A)

Sebastian Vettel

B)

Daniel Ricciardo

C)

Fernando Alonso

D)

Sergio Pérez

Correct Answer : Sebastian Vettel

35-year-old German racing driver "Sebastian Vettel" has retired from Formula One racing at the end of the season.

Vettel won four Formula One World Championships between 2010 and 2013 while competing for Red Bull and previously spent six seasons with Ferrari.

In the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022 Sebastian Vettel finished in 10th place, the last one of his career. Vettel received a guard of honour from his fellow competitors before the race.

Sebastian Vettel :

* Vettel started his Formula One career as a test driver for BMW Sauber in 2006, making a one-off racing appearance in 2007.

* As part of the Red Bull Junior Team, Vettel appeared for Toro Rosso later that year and was kept as a full-time driver for 2008.

* Vettel was promoted to Red Bull in 2009. With Red Bull, Vettel won four consecutive titles from 2010 to 2013, the first of which made him the sport’s youngest World Champion.

* In 2013, he set the record for the most consecutive race wins with nine.

* Vettel signed for Ferrari for 2015 replacing Fernando Alonso and became Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s closest challenger in two title fights in 2017 and 2018, although he finished both years as runner-up.

* He parted ways with Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season to race with Aston Martin for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, before announcing his plans to retire from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season..

Source : Mint

8 .

How many golds did India win in the 15th Asian Championship held in South Korea?

A)

18 Gold Medals

B)

21 Gold Medals

C)

25 Gold Medals

D)

27 Gold Medals

Correct Answer : 25 Gold Medals

In Shooting, a dominant India ended their campaign at 15th Asian Airgun Championships in South Korea with a rich haul of 25 gold medals, including the two available on the final day 19th Nov 2022.

* Indian Pair of Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won the 10 meter Junior Air Pistol Mixed Team event.

* Bhaker and Rana shot 578 in the qualification to finish second behind Uzbekistan’s Nigina Saidkulova and Mukhammad Kamalov, who shot 579.

* However, the Indian duo turned the tables on the Uzbeks in the final with a crushing 17-3 victory.

* The Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Vijayveer Sidhu clinched the yellow metal in the corresponding senior event. Sangwan and Sidhu completely outshot Kazakhstan’s Valeriy Rakhimzhan and Irina Yunusmetova 17-3 in the Air Pistol Mixed Team final.

* Sangwan and Sidhu completely outshot Kazakhstan’s Valeriy Rakhimzhan and Irina Yunusmetova 17-3 in the Air Pistol Mixed Team final.

* They had topped the qualification round with a score of 579 with the Kazakhs finishing second with 577, thereby setting up the gold medal clash. In a show of complete dominance, India won 25 out of the 28 events in the competition scheduled over eight days..

Source : AIR

9 .

Who is the winner of the 2022 ATP Finals Singles Title?

A)

Novak Djokovic

B)

Andy Murray

C)

Daniil Medvedev

D)

Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer : Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday(20th Nov 2022), earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis - $4,740,300 - for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten.

* Djokovic sealed victory in style with his ninth ace to collect the title for the first time since 2015 in front of a rapturous crowd.

* "Got to stay focused the entire match, every single point, the momentum can switch to the other side really quickly."

* "The fact that I waited seven years makes this victory even sweeter," he added as he matched Roger Federer's haul of six titles in the season-ending event.

* The 23-year-old Ruud has enjoyed the best tennis of his career in 2022 and battled toe-to-toe with the 21-times major winner early on but produced two clumsy errors to hand Djokovic the break at the end of the first set.

* Djokovic put his foot on the accelerator from there on, harnessing his mighty forehand to break Ruud in the fourth game of the second set..

Source : Reuters

10 .

Who won F1 race in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022 held at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE?

A)

Lewis Hamilton

B)

Daniel Ricciardo

C)

Charles Leclerc

D)

Max Verstappen

Correct Answer : Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen won a record-extending 15th race of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday(20th Nov 2022) to conclude one of the most dominant seasons in Formula One history.

A year on from Verstappen's tense and controversial win over Lewis Hamilton to seal his first title, there was little drama at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Verstappen stayed ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez at the start and was never seriously challenged after that on his way to the win.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held off Perez's challenge on old tires to finish second and clinch second place in the championship standings, thwarting Red Bull's bid to have its drivers place first and second..

Source : Economic Times

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